Constitutional Amendment Study

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LWVUS Board and Convention adopted the following positions during the last biennium (2014-2016). Positions on the constitutional amendment process and an update of the Leagues money in politics position were adopted after careful study and consideration by Leagues across the country. Two positions covering redistricting and behavioral health were adopted by consensus at the LWVUS 2016 convention.

Feb 4 2016
Following the January 2016 meeting, the League of Women Voters board announced a new position calling for safeguards to govern the constitutional convention process of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Apr 29 2015
Four authors outline their very different views regarding how an Article V Constitutional Convention would actually be conducted, and what limits, if any, there would be on its ability to offer amendments to the constitution.

Aug 12 2015
This short paper presents a synopsis of the Chicago Public Law and Legal Theory Working Paper titled “Constitutional Amendments and the Constitutional Common Law,” written by Professor Adrian Vermeule,

The Handbook for Successful Consensus Meetings provides an overview of League studies, the role of local League boards and study committees, as well as information on consensus and tips for running a smooth meeting. It is intended as a resource for local League committees. The Handbook is designed to help you be successful in sharing the materials with your League and conducting productive consensus meetings.